Riverside Hotel

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

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620 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301
  • Place, Las Olas Boulevard
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Historic Stranahan House Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Riverwalk
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Fort Lauderdale, FL (FLL-Fort Lauderdale - Hollywood Intl.)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(32 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(133 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(51 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(33 reviews)
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Economy Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(73 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Tower

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 2 Queen Beds, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Tower

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Tower

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(56 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Fort Lauderdale

With a stay at Riverside Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Fort Lauderdale, steps from Las Olas Boulevard and within a 10-minute walk of Historic Stranahan House Museum. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Broward Center for the Performing Arts and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Fort Lauderdale Beach.

What's nearby

  • Las Olas Boulevard - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Historic Stranahan House Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Riverwalk - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Intracoastal Waterway - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Broward County Library - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Fort Lauderdale Brightline Train Station (FBT) - 17 min walk
  • Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood Intl. Airport (FLL) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Camino Fort Lauderdale - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪American Social - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Bayou - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cheesecake Factory - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Bellagamba’s Fine Italian - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Riverside Hotel

Hotel with 2 restaurants, steps from Las Olas Boulevard
Riverside Hotel offers 231 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 26-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Fort Lauderdale hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a health club.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 231 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a health club and an outdoor pool. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands.
Grab a bite to eat at Wild Sea Las Olas, one of the hotel's many dining establishments, which include 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:30 AM.
Wild Sea Las Olas - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered.
Boathouse at the Riversid - This poolside restaurant serves lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Preston's Wine & Martini - This lobby lounge serves dinner and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Golden Lyon Vintage Pub - This bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
New River Cafe & Bakery - Onsite café. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Limo/town car service
  • Covered parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking on site (USD 40 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: USD 4 to 125 for adults and USD 4 to 125 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Restaurants on site

  • Boathouse at the Riversid
  • Golden Lyon Vintage Pub
  • New River Cafe & Bakery
  • Preston's Wine & Martini
  • Wild Sea Las Olas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Conference space

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1936
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 16.95 per day
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 125 for adults, and USD 4 to 125 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Covered valet parking fee: USD 40 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.00 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 75.00
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 16.95 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Hotel Riverside
Riverside Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel
Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel Hotel
Riverside Hotel Fort Lauderdale
Riverside Hotel Hotel Fort Lauderdale

Reviews

Riverside Hotel Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1846 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 499 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 2675 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 2675 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alonso

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE M, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s at the center of Las Olas with so many options for drinking and dining. There’s also the access to the river and boat rides. The airport is less than 10 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

eleanor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our go to hotel in fll
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stefan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Becky

Travelled with group

Thought it would be nicer

Mold on bathroom ceiling, room was musty, broken doors and main entry to room didn’t lock very well.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Staff was accommodating. Close to shopping and restaurants. Short distance to FT Lauderdale beach. Especially liked the happy hour at the bar in the hitel
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saint Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of everything
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather, St Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location, right on the main shopping and dining street, next to the river where the boat leaves from to do the 'houses of the wealthy' tour (not named that, but that is what it is). Lovely staff, large room, comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saint Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonel

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly, clean, perfect location, great valet parking service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

OoMarie, Charlotte

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Original room they gave me had mold all over the pillow and one of the beds. Won’t be staying there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Amarellis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelli

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location and surprisingly quiet with the all the fun and activities right outside the doorstep. The first floor hallway had a strong musty smell but our room, on the third floor, was great. Very clean and a lot of space.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Kelley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff was nice
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jonaa

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
My overnight stay was short but enjoyable. I notified staff that i noticed ants in my room and was immediately accomadated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025